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Rising City, Nebraska

village · Butler County

At a glance

256
Population
$135,900
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$259,198
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$580/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$90,139
Median household income
15% above U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
0.45%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost9% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates10.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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